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Powerball Jackpot Grows to $47 Million

17 June 2004

No one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing, so the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $47 million.

MGM to Sell MotorCity Casino

17 June 2004

News Brief: MGM Mirage Inc. plans to sell MotorCity Casino as soon as its $7.9 billion purchase of MotorCity Casino’s current owner Mandalay Resort Group Inc. is finalized early in 2005.

New Jersey Casino, Racetrack Deal Approved

16 June 2004

News Brief: The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has given final approval to a deal in which New Jersey casinos will boost purses at three state racetracks in exchange for the tracks delaying plans to install video lottery terminals.

Gambling Expansion: Prairie Meadows Wants Table Gaming

16 June 2004

News Brief: Prairie Meadows racetrack casino says table games would pour millions into Polk County, but it's far from a done deal.

Resorts Atlantic City Auctions Off Sign

16 June 2004

News Brief: Resorts Atlantic City, which was Atlantic City's first casino when it opened its doors in 1978, has put the letters of its original signs up for auction on eBay.

Connecticut Casino Results Mixed

16 June 2004

News Brief: Slot machine revenue was relatively unspectacular during the month of May at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun.

Chukchansi Casino Boosts Economy

16 June 2004

News Brief: The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in its first year has super charged the local economy with hundreds of new jobs and millions of new dollars.

Man Aims for Poker Record

15 June 2004

News Brief: New England resident went on a 72-hour card-playing odyssey, in his attempt to set a world record for the longest casino poker session.

Study: Dopamine Levels Highest When Gambling

15 June 2004

News Brief: Researchers have discovered that dopamine levels in our brains vary the most in situations where we are unsure if we are going to be rewarded, such as when we are gambling or playing the lottery.

Hilton Buyer Gets License Approval from Gaming Board

15 June 2004

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, paving the way for the $280 million sale of the Las Vegas Hilton, on Monday gave its approval to granting gaming licenses for buyer Colony Capital.

Harrah's Louisiana Purchase Approved

15 June 2004

News Brief: The nine-member Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale of Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City to Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

Casino Companies Win with Tribes

15 June 2004

News Brief: Casino companies that manage tribal casinos have become one of the hottest plays on Wall Street.

Hoosier Park at Anderson Concludes 2004 Standardbred Meet

15 June 2004

Total wagering reached $43.3 million for the 60-day meet compared to $31.6 million during the 50-day meet in 2003.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $38 Million

14 June 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $38 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $100 Million

14 June 2004

Since no ticket matched the June 11 numbers, the June 15th Mega Millions jackpot is to reach an estimated $100 Million.

Three Rivers Casinos Ready to Open

11 June 2004

News Brief: Three Rivers Casino is offering a host of enticements, including free valet parking, in order to lure customers into the casino that opens later this month.

West Virginia Track Adding Slots

11 June 2004

News Brief: Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center is adding 200 more slot machines this month to accommodate the facility's growing popularity and to boost cash flow.

Man Sets Casino Record

11 June 2004

News Brief: The Guinness Book of World Records has reported that Ed Wheeler, a 77-year-old from New York State, is the new record holder having toured the most casinos in the world.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $30 Million

10 June 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $30 million.

Casino Watchers Ponder Possible Antitrust Issues

10 June 2004

Some casino industry watchers have begun wondering how the regulatory scrutiny of an MGM Mirage acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group would be affected if a Democratic administration is in power.

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